Ripple strengthened its institutional crypto footprint by expanding a strategic partnership that boosts execution, clearing, and balance-sheet support, signaling accelerating demand from sophisticated firms for scalable digital-asset market infrastructure.

The cryptocurrency had recently stalled, but news of a TikTok U.S. joint venture buoyed equity markets and perhaps boosted bitcoin as well.

On Friday, Draftkings launched a standalone predictions app regulated under federal commodities law, formally entering the growing U.S. prediction markets sector and expanding beyond traditional sports betting into event-based contract trading.

Bitcoin and ether ETFs both moved deeper into negative territory as investor caution resurfaced, while solana and XRP continued to attract steady inflows. The session reflected a market still rotating selectively rather than exiting crypto exposure altogether.

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The EU convened to issue a 90-billion-euro loan ($105 billion) to support the Ukrainian cause against Russia during the next two years, which will be financed by most of the union countries. There was no agreement on leveraging Russian assets, as Belgium strongly opposed.

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The Senate confirmed Michael Selig to lead the CFTC, setting the stage for expanded crypto oversight, renewed momentum on digital asset regulation, and a reshaping of U.S. market structure policy as jurisdictional lines face mounting pressure.

Silver prices have been on a tear this year, with prices more than doubling and marking nominal all-time highs several times. Even at current price levels, analysts expect more upside as state-of-the-art battery and data center tech continue to provide strong demand.

Coinjar launches its U.S. operations, introducing the integrated Coinjar AI assistant within a compliant exchange platform.

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A growing coalition of U.S. banks is panic-stricken. They are currently urging l

Ledn unveils a monthly Open Book Report to benchmark transparency as banks enter the bitcoin‑backed loan market.

Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) snapped back into positive territory with a powerful inflow-led session, while ether ETFs extended their outflow streak. Solana and XRP continued to quietly attract capital, rounding out a mixed but active trading day.

A new report warns that the Central African Republic’s rapid embrace of “opaque crypto projects” is exposing the country to foreign criminal influence and eroding state sovereignty ahead of the Dec. 28 election.